Delia faced the last flight of overgrown, weed-covered steps that led to the waterfall. The first time she’d come here, huffing and sweating, head down, she’d accidentally bumped someone. The woman had sneered at her, mumbling “fatty,” as she walked by.
It was Delia’s first time back since that day. She’d worked out to DVDs every afternoon since, in her living room with the shades drawn tight. But today, she’d felt like the sunshine on her face. She sat on the edge of the precarious cliff and dared the world to look at her.
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Love the story. Good for Delia for changing her weight issue and working out. Hoping to get there too. Glad she was happy at the end.
Thanks! I think a lot of people hide away because of insecurities.
Yes, that is really true.
Such a sweet story. Somewhat relatable too 🙂
Thanks!
How sad that that old woman called her a “fatty.” It’s good that she worked out and lost some weight, but still. That’s terrible that she called her names! Great story!
Thanks! I watched a documentary about people losing weight and was shocked at how overweight people are treated. It’s horrible.
Yes, I am sure it is. They are treated terribly!
I know just how she feels! I lost forty pounds last year. Looking for thirty more this year.
Congratulations! I’m working on getting fit too. I know how hard it can be.
Dear Jenn,
Too bad Delia couldn’t bump into the same woman. Good job.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you!
Good story. Very sad, poor Delia. If she had lost weight for herself, and not for others’ stares, I’d have cheered her on. As it is, if she gains weight again, her problems with herself will be back.
I agree. You have to make any changes for yourself, not others.
At least she had the determination to work at getting in better shape. Hopefully, the progress she has made will help her to keep it up. People often give opinions about things they do not know about and the comment she got before losing weight was uncalled for. There are numerous reasons as to why a person may be overweight. Nice post. 🙂
An inspiration to many of us so soon after the new year.
Thank you! I think we all are working on making changes.